Well, it's raining like CRAZY at the moment, which is nice. As long as it rains,
it's cool outside. As soon as it stops raining, however, the hot humidity kicks in, and it's like being in a sauna. Go West Africa. This place is HARD to live in!
Well, on one hand, we have power on and off now, instead of just off. It's nice, except my fan broke last night, and the fridge is broken. We don't have enough district funds to fix both, so one way or another, I'll be suffering. It's not bad though. It teaches you to budget and to be temperate in all of your trials and afflictions.
Congrats Mom on the new church calling on stake public affairs! I do remember when you did that years ago. You were pretty dang busy with it, if I remember right. And I seem to remember that you were a major front on the anti-gambling effort in the city.
Jeez, I can't believe that Josh is graduating! I've completely switched over to Salone time and seasons, so it feels like rainy season, not summer. Wow... Josh is going to have to hook up with Elder Hilton and Elder Laneri when they start school this fall with him. They'll be going home at the end of next transfer, and I'd assume they're planning on school that fall. I look forward to seeing them when I start school at USU too. They're totally amazing guys. They're serving in Kenema right now though, so we don't see them all that often.
Significant event of the week? Wow, well, I don't know. This week was pretty tough on the teaching side of things, because of how frequently we were bounced. It's not bad though... On the other hand, we have a lot of investigators receiving answers to prayers, so that's AWESOME. It means that they are building their own testimonies, and that's what we want. We don't want people jumping through hoops to be baptized and then go inactive. We only baptize converts here. Thankfully, our new teaching method helps us weed out the converted from those who just like to listen to white "evangelists."
I learned a new lesson this week: If it doesn't look like it's going to rain, bring your umbrella anyways. I've just gotten in the habit of carrying it, and it's a good thing too. The rain will come or go at any time, so it's important to be ready. Being wet (while it IS really refreshing and nice) is not too desirable, because it leads to illness oftentimes.
Speaking of illness, I'm running a fever today. I never thought I'd feel cold in this place. So, if my e-mail is kinda jumbled and retarded sounding, that's why. No worries, I'm doing okay. I just feel crappy. We take great care of ourselves here, as to prevent illnesses from getting worse. In light of that, I'll just be returning home to sleep today; no proselyting.
Other than that, things are excellent! Elder Bennion and I are having too much fun together. There is no way President Roggia (er, I mean, the Lord) will allow us to stay together. Five transfers is a long time to stay in one place. The common speculation is that I'll be transferred to Liberia, just because the setting is right. I just want to stay here. 9 months in Njaie Town? Yes please. Especially if it's with Elder Bennion.
No worries Dad, my intention is to go to college. I don't know what I'll major in though. I'd like to major in something that can help the business, and probably minor in something like English (as much as I'd dislike that) or communications. I realize that life is full of changes and such, but this is what I want for now. If it changes, oh well. These desires will at least guide me to what I'll be doing in my life. For instance, your education in public safety led you to a position where you could start Vaughan Safety Inc., and from there the door was opened to the ecommerce world. So, had you not 'erred,' as one might suppose it to be, you wouldn't be where you are now. So, in similar light, preparing to help the family and the family business is what I want to do.
Dad, Mom sent me the picture of your new FJ cruiser. It is sweet! It's nice and masculine without being overbearingly so. I like it. And the blue color is awesome. You're right, a new car in the family doesn't bother me too much. How many of my friends, erm, I mean, people can it seat? Ha ha ha, only kidding around. ;) That would be a fun car. So Josh gets the CRV then? Huh... I guess I had never thought about the whole "car" thing... I'll need to get one someday. That's something I've been thinking about: I won't have money for the things I'll need in college, like food/housing/books/incidentals because it's going to the mission. Do you have an advised course of action for when I get back? Yeah yeah, long time from now, but it's on the mind. I can't just forget about everything. But, you're right, I miss the Corolla. Are you sure the CRV can make it to Utah and back? That thing sounds like it wants to shake apart when it hits 70mph.
Jeez, lots of people are leaving on missions! That's so good though... I've thought a lot about what you said when you helped me to vote for the first time. You said that if you can't tell which one to vote for, look for who supports them (or in other words, who you would stand with). Sometimes, I can't help but think that the work I'm doing is INSANE, just because of how hard and dangerous it is, but I look at who I'm standing with. I'm standing with almost 50,000 other missionaries all over the world, teaching the same thing that I am.
And even bigger picture than that, I'm standing with 14,000,000 members who have a testimony of the divinity of this work. With those people around me, I'm totally happy with where I am, and what I'm doing, despite all of the (MANY) difficulties.
Alrighty, time to go. Thanks for your love and support!
Love,
Elder Vaughan
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